News & Resources
Incontinence in the Headlines
- Leading U.S.-Based Prostate Cancer Organizations Develop Joint Policy Agenda (Men’s Health Network)
- Blue Ribbon Network Leads Fight Against Prostate Cancer (Medill Reports)
Resources
Men’s Health Advocacy Groups
- Men’s Health Network - a national non-profit educational organization committed to improving the health and wellness of men and their families through programs that reach men where they live, work, play, and pray. Men’s Health Network is the founder of Men’s Health Week, which is focused on raising awareness and educating men on important men’s health issues. Learn more at www.menshealthnetwork.org, or call 202-543-MHN-1 (6461) or email info@menshealthnetwork.org for more information.
- Us TOO International - founded in 1990 by five men who had been treated for prostate cancer, Us TOO International is a grassroots, non-profit prostate cancer education and support network of 325 support group chapters worldwide, providing men and their families with free information, materials and peer-to-peer support so they can make informed choices on detection, treatment options and coping with ongoing survivorship. Visit www.ustoo.org or call 800-80-UsTOO (800-808-7866) for more information.
- Prostate Cancer Research Foundation of Canada – the leading Canadian national organization devoted solely to eliminating prostate cancer. Their mission is to raise funds for research into the prevention, treatment and cure of prostate cancer by engaging Canadians through awareness, education and advocacy. For more information, visit www.prostatecancer.ca.
Urinary Incontinence Information
- National Association for Continence – a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and related pelvic floor disorders. NAFC's purpose is to be the leading source for public education and advocacy about the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatments, and management alternatives for incontinence. For more information, visit www.nafc.org.
- Simon Foundation for Continence – a non-profit corporation dedicated to bringing the topic of incontinence out of the closet, removing the stigma surrounding it, and providing help and hope for people with incontinence, their families, and the health professionals who provide their care. For more information, visit www.simonfoundation.org.
Absorbent Product Solutions
- TENA.us – site for SCA Personal Care North America’s TENA® brand. TENA® is the worldwide leader in incontinence management with more than 50 years offering educational materials, products and solutions for people living and working with bladder control issues. Check out their Men’s resource center at www.TENA.us/mens/.
- TenaDryFacts.com – an educational site provided by SCA Personal Care’s TENA® brand. Learn more about male bladder control issues and urinary incontinence, receive free TENA® Men™ product samples, and get information about the latest absorbent products designed just for men. Visit www.TENADryFacts.com.
Prostate Health Information
- National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Urinary incontinence is one of the most common side effects of prostate cancer treatment. Here's an informational page that lists links about prostate health.
